CNA Classes in Nevada (NV)

To become a Certified Nursing Assistant in Nevada you need to take training approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN) and pass two exams. The NSBN handles the Nevada CNA program and administers the certification working with Prometric, Inc.

Before You Start.

You must meet the following;

Be at least 18 years old.

Have a High School Diploma or GED.

Have a criminal background check, including felony record check and fingerprinting.

How to Apply.

Waiver- You have proof of a license as a LPN or RN in another state or country.

Reciprocity-Youare registered as a CNA in the nursing aide registry of another state.

Lapsed-If your license has expired. You can reactivate it by completing the renewal process. If CNAs have not worked in nursing for over 3 years, you will need to complete a refresher course before renewal.

If you have to do the training, courses can be found by following this link. All approved training needs at least 75 hours. This is split between 15 hours of clinical work and 60 hours of classroom instruction. After completing the training, you can apply to take the exams. When the form for your exam is accepted, you are given a list of contacts to book your place. The exam has two parts – practical and written. You are placed on the state’s registry only when you pass both the parts.

Fees.

Earning a CNA certificate can take months. The price for training is about $1000. You can get training and testing free of cost if you work at an approved facility during the training period. The employer pays your testing and training costs.

Testing fees are as follows:

Great Basin College.

Written Retake-$30.

Clinical Retake-$60.

Both tests-$90.

College of Southern Nevada.

Written Retake-$30.

Clinical Retake-$90.

Both tests-$120.

Truckee Meadows Community College.

Written Retake-$30.

Clinical Retake- $ 90.

Both Tests- $120.

Certificate Renewal.

CNA license is valid for two years. To keep it active, you need to renew it. You must have been in a paid job for at least 1 day in the last 2 years. Forms are sent to you around 60 days before the date of expiry.

Must Know Facts.

You get 3 attempts to pass both the sections of the exam. There is a new fee for every try of the exam. If do not pass the exam within those three attempts, you must retake the training again.